Scenarios of Street-based Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents, Medellín, 2012

Authors

  • Iván F. Muñoz Echeverri University of Antioquia
  • Camilo Noreña Herrera University of Antioquia
  • Sergio A. Rodríguez Garzón University of Antioquia
  • Diego A. Ossa Estrada University of Antioquia
  • Diego L. Bastidas Lopera University of Antioquia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.v34n1a02

Keywords:

child, adolescent, prostitution, commercial sexual exploitation, sexual violence, geographic mapping

Abstract

Commercial sexual exploitation of children and adolescents (CSECA) is a severe violation of the rights of children and adolescents. In Medellin, data on the quantity and locations where this issue takes place is scarce, and it could be useful for implementing strategies for preventing and addressing this issue.
Objective: To describe the magnitude of street-based CSECA along with the places, days, hours and characteristics of the scenarios in which it takes place in Medellín. Methodology: A descriptive study in which geographical information systems where used to draw thematic maps. The study had three stages: pre-mapping, mapping and validation. In addition, qualitative techniques were used. Results: Of the 634 areas visited, 18.9% had reported cases of CSECA. The phenomenon was found to be concentrated in 11 cluster areas exhibiting the following context factors that favor CSECA: problems with street lighting, insufficient presence of the State and the local police, drug trafficking, existence of bars, hotels and massage parlors in the area, social permissiveness, easy access to drugs and lodging. Conclusion: georeferencing these areas and identifying the contextual factors behind this situation is very important if this problem, which violates the rights of children and adolescents, is to be controlled and eradicated.
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Author Biographies

Iván F. Muñoz Echeverri, University of Antioquia

Medical Doctor (MD), Master in Public Health, PhD(c) Public Health. National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.

Camilo Noreña Herrera, University of Antioquia

Health Administrator, Master in Health Sciences. Young Colciencias Researcher, Health Policy and Management Group. National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia. Master’s student in Sexual and Reproductive Health Sciences, National Institute of Public Health of Mexico.

Sergio A. Rodríguez Garzón, University of Antioquia

Health Information Systems Manager, National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.

Diego A. Ossa Estrada, University of Antioquia

Health Information Systems Manager, National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.

Diego L. Bastidas Lopera, University of Antioquia

Geographic Information Systems Specialist, Health Information Systems Manager, National School of Public Health, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.

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2016-02-12

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Muñoz Echeverri IF, Noreña Herrera C, Rodríguez Garzón SA, Ossa Estrada DA, Bastidas Lopera DL. Scenarios of Street-based Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents, Medellín, 2012. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [Internet]. 2016 Feb. 12 [cited 2025 Mar. 4];34(1):9-19. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/18326

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